Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 8'5" The rust-colored silks are obviously

The rust-colored silks are obviously not Payne-original

This is a limited edition reel - one of six Mass has made like it

The smooth cast alloy foot is unmolested

For sale here is a scarce example of the 2 3/4" diameter Hardy Silex Multiplier

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Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 8'5" The rust-colored silks are obviouslyFor sale here is a wonderful and early example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver & hard rubber trout fly reel in the desirable size 3. Featuring incised rims and slightly bolstered pillars, the reel is in excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber and no dings to the nickel silver. The foot is full length and un filed. Good click. The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893 1901. A timeless classic that